New AITO M8: one-week delivery applies to selected stock

Key points

• AITO announced a rapid-delivery arrangement for the updated M8 on November 3. Reports by IT Home’s Qingyuan and Phoenix Technology’s Yu Lei say the manufacturer will prebuild selected configurations and ship them to user centres nationwide. Buyers who select matching stock and lock their orders may receive a vehicle in as little as one week. This timetable applies to the stock channel, not all new M8 orders.
• The selected list includes Max+ and Ultra, extended-range and battery-electric models, and five- and six-seat layouts. Extended-range versions are AWD; electric choices include RWD and AWD. This does not mean every combination is stocked: local availability is limited and colours and interiors must match a specific vehicle. Orders without matching stock follow reservation-priority production rules. Timing for configurations outside the list is to be announced after firm orders open, with estimated production dates sent to orders.
• Editorial analysis: the fast channel trades configuration freedom for waiting time. Buyers should verify the actual vehicle specification, colours, order lock and local availability before comparing delivery options. The company’s aim to deliver to reservation holders within the year after conversion to firm orders is a target, not an accomplished result. November 13 remains the planned formal launch; this notice does not mean the entire range has launched or begun delivery.